TGI Saturday
Advertiser Staff
The 4 indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details.
SPECIAL
35TH ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA HULA COMPETITION, with halau from Hawai'i and Japan competing in several categories; 1 p.m.; Blaisdell Arena; $20*; 586-0333.
√ SESAME STREET LIVE: "ELMO! READY FOR ACTION," with Elmo, Grover, Zoe, Oscar and Big Bird; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $12-$35; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
CONCERTS
√ FAMILY SING-ALONG CONCERT, with percussion play-along concert; 10-11 a.m.; Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church; free; 377-5104.
DEAN PEER, solo electric bass guitarist and author, concert clinic; 7 p.m.; Kailua Music School, 131 Hekili St., No. 209; $15*; 261-6142.
LOVERS ROCK 3, with Ekolu, Laga Savea, Next G, Rebel Souljahz and Hot Rain; 9 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older; $25; 852-8337.
DANCE
CONTRADANCE, with music by Whiskey Starship, dances will be taught; 7:30 p.m.; Kapi'olani Community College Chapel; $7* donation; 392-8774.
SUMMER SALSAFEST, main event; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; $30*; www.hawaiisummersalsafest.com.
OBON
√ 'EWA HONGWANJI BON DANCE; 7 p.m.; 'Ewa Hongwanji Mission, 91-1133 Renton Road; free; 677-4221.
NATURE
√ INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY CLEANUP, sponsored by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine to raise awareness of the state of oceans and beaches; 9 a.m.; Magic Island, location No. 37; free; 531-7873, www.surfrider.org/oahu.
FAMILY
√ CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER KEIKI SWAP MEET, educational event for children to learn the value of money, economics and trade by selling used toys, clothes and more; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Kakaako Gateway Park; free for buyers; 524-5437.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
50TH STATE FAIR, with Mitchel Musso in concert, rides, food booths, entertainment, beer garden, shows and more; 12 p.m.-12 a.m., 7:30 p.m. concert; Aloha Stadium, lower parking lot; $5*, $5 concert; www.ekfernandez.com.
ETC.
√ HAWAII ANIMAL SANCTUARY FUNDRAISER, rummage sale, to help formerly abandoned and abused animals; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; 647 Haha'ione St.; free; 395-0023, www.hotsaucehawaii.com/product/HAS001.
√ 'OHANA KOI AND GOLDFISH SHOW, with guest Kentaro Sakai from Sakai Fish Farm, Hiroshima, Japan, presented by the Hawaii Goldfish & Carp Association; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Kalani High School; free; 224-1562.
√ ARTFEST, handcrafted products by local artisans, food, entertainment and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Kapi'olani Park; repeats 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; free; 637-5337.
√ "A MIGHTY MAHALO," celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Battleship Missouri's arrival in Hawai'i, with pierside activities; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Battleship Missouri Memorial; free; 877-644-4896, www.ussmissouri.org.
√ HRA SHOOTING SPORTS FAIR, shooting with a variety firearms; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Koko Head Shooting Complex; repeats 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; free, activities by script purchase; www.hawaiirifleassociation.org.
√ COIN, CURRENCY AND STAMP SHOW, presented by Hawaii Stamp and Coin Dealers Association; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; YWCA on Richards Street; free; 531-6252.
√ CATCH A BUG!, an educational outreach program in the study of insects, presented by Hawai'i State Public Library System and Bishop Museum; 10 a.m.; Waialua Public Library; 637-8286; also 1 p.m.; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.
√ LEE CERAMICS SUMMER WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE SALE, discounted pottery; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 1237 Koloa St., Kahala; repeats 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; free; 203-4810.
√ AUDRA FURUICHI AND SCOTT YOSHINAGA DEMONSTRATION, meet and learn from the creators of online anime comic "nemu*nemu," part of the 2008 HSPLS Teen Summer Reading Program; 10:30 a.m.; Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; 733-8488; also 1 p.m.; Liliha Public Library; free; 587-7577.
√ NIALL DE BURCA, traditional Irish storyteller, part of the 2008 HSPLS Children's Summer Reading Program; 10:30 a.m.; Kailua Public Library; 266-9911; also 1 p.m.; Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Rom; free; 586-3500.
MEMORIES & ME TEA PARTY, cream tea, make a scrapbook, and play period games, tea attire encouraged; 2-4 p.m.; 8 and older; $35*, paid reservations in advance required; 531-0481, ext. 707.
2008 KUMU KAHUA THEATRE KALA-BASH FUNDRAISER, with silent auction, entertainment and more, to benefit Kumu Kahua Theatre; 5-9 p.m.; Kumu Kahua Theatre; $40; 781-3533, www.kumukahua.org.
CHEFS DU JOUR, featuring former Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai, chef Alan Wong and more, with food, wine, silent auction and music, a benefit for Easter Seals Hawaii; 6:30-10 p.m.; Tamarind Park; $200; 536-1015, www.EasterSealsHawaii.org.
25TH SILVER ANNIVERSARY UNIVERSAL SHOWQUEEN PAGEANT, themed "The Ultimate in Boy Beautiful," with Couture Cocktail, Evening Gown, Talent Extravaganza and Las Vegas ShowGirl Costume competitions; 7 p.m.; Hawai'i Convention Center; $40, $50, $60; 372-9350.
ONE-TIME GIGS
HAROLD KAMA; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also ONE DROP; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.
LEFT ALONE, two shows, with Release, Laces Out and Black Square; 6-9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; all ages; also with Commando, Mistermeaner and the 86 List; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; 21 and older; $10; 946-5190.
THE FRIENDS OF KEAHIWAI; 6-9 p.m.; Uncle's Fish Market & Grill; 275-0063.
MICHAEL TANENBAUM; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.
KELLY VILLAVERDE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
H20, old-school rock; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.
STEPPENSTONE; 9 p.m.; Hideaway Club, Barbers Point; 682-2731.
ANALOG, alternative; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemo'o Farms; 621-1835.
ELEPHANT; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.
FRIENDS OF ADAM; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.
GARDEN BAR; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.
GOT BEATZ? open call to DJs; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; The Shop; 591-3500, www.groovetickets.com.
JAY LUNA, MAILANI H & ADNEY; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Monterey Bay Canners; 483-3555.
SKYLINE, featuring DJs and more; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.
SPEAKEASY, prom theme, featuring Cherry Blossom Cabaret, live auditions, Swampa ZZ and DJs, prom attire suggested; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; The Mercury Bar; 21 and older; www.myspace.com/cherryblossomburlesque.
SUMMER SALSAFEST AFTER PARTY, with two rooms and DJs Robby from L.A., DJ Tiger and more; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Visions; 18 and older; 955-0720, www.hawaiisummersalsafest.com
4D, classic, alternative, modern rock, funk and reggae; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bob's Sports Bar; 263-7669.
BROKEN LIQUID, with DJs Saya and Toki; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 21 and older; 537-3535.
DJ KWEST, from The Cerritos All Stars, at the Swagger event; 10 p.m.; The Living Room; www.myspace.com/djkwestrocks.
KAINOA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY, with Ka'ala Boys and special guests; 10 p.m.; Kainoa's Sports Bar; 637-7787.
NIGHT FEVER, with DJ Harvey; 10 p.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.
THE MALCOGNITAS, with Linus, Satellite Grey, DJ Ross Jackson, indie aloha rock; 10 p.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 537-4164.
DANCE VENUES
FLASHBACK SATURDAYS, '70s, '80s and '90s music; 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m.; Rumours; 955-4811.
SALSA DANCING, with DJ Rod el Moreno; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Dream to Dance, No. 201; 734-0264.
DJ COOL CAMERON, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.
HOUSE OF ISIS, with DJs Big John, Billy G, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.
EMPIRE, house, hip-hop and more, with DJs; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 21 and older; www.myspace.com/doubleospot.
DRAGONFLY ROOM, hip-hop, R&B, neo soul with DJ Anit; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wonder Lounge at the Wonderland, W Honolulu; 922-3734.
PAPER DOLL REVUE DRAG SHOW, 9:45 p.m.; Fusion Waikiki; also, Men of Fusion male revue, 12 a.m.; 924-2422.
SALSA SABADO EN LA NOCHE, with DJs and Las Friikiitona's models, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m.; Cafe Che Pasta; 524-0004.
HAWAIIWOOD, with DJ Durtie Rice; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877, www.verticaljunkies.com.
SABADOS ... CON SABOR A SALSA!, with DJs Mano Lopez and Don Armando; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tio's Garage & Taco Station; 404 Ward Ave.; www.tiosgarage.com.
RICE CRACKER, with DJs Deve1der, XL, G-Spot; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011, www.architechshawaii.com.
HONEY SATURDAYS, with DJs, presented by Avix Entertainment; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.
FLY, with DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, go-go dancers, performances by Cirque Hawaii and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Cirque Hawaii; 753-4970.
MAD HATTER & STYLISH T SATURDAYS, rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel; 955-4466.
LAS VENUS, 18 and older; 11:30 p.m.; Venus Nightclub; also, all-male revue; 9 p.m.; 951-8671.
DJ KUTMASTER SPAZ; 12-4 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 921-9000.
LOUNGE ACTS
ERIC LEE AND SHAUNA SANBORN, with hula; 7:30-9:30 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.
LES AND TOMMY; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's, International Market Place; 923-9454.
CONCERTS ON THE BEACH, with Kapena; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.
SONNY KALUA, Hawaiian; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.
DAYTON WATANABE; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.
RAY SOWDERS, traditional, contemporary Hawaiian, slack-key; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.
ELLS SIMEONA & LAWRENCE KIDDER; 5-7 p.m.; RumFire; 866-952-3473, www.rumfirewaikiki.com.
20 DEGREES NORTH; 5-7 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.
KRISTIE CHING, ALBERT MALIGMAT (upper deck), MELEANA BROWN, ROCKWELL FUKINO (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.
STARR KALAHIKI, LENNY KEYS AND JOHN LUNDGREN, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.
SOUNDS OF HAWAII; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.
GINNY TIU; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 922-4422.
NOHELANI CYPRIANO TRIO, and hula; 6-8 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.
ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Restaurant, 1247 N. School St.; 845-9059.
A POLYNESIAN SHOW, with Karla Akiona's halau; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
KUMUHAU; 6-9 p.m.; Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab; 545-7979.
BLACKSAND, jazz; 6-10 p.m.; Ohana East Hotel, Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.
SAM KAPU BAND, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.
KARLA AKIONA DUO, and hula show; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
FIVE O'CLOCK SHADOW, with Jesse and John; 6:30-9 p.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.
OLD HAWAIIAN NIGHTS, concert series, with Sefa Tuai; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.
J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues, contemporary; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.
JEFF PETERSON, guitar; 6:30-10 p.m.; Michel's at the Colony Surf; 923-6552.
AUDY KIMURA, guitar/vocals; 6:30-10 p.m.; Hy's Steak House; 922-5555.
FIRE-KNIFE SHOW; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.
BOOGIE AND FRIENDS, Hawaiian, blues, jazz; 7-9 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.
AINA KOA, HAUMEA AND WEYMOUTH, with Auntie Welina; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.
GREG MACDONALD DUO, with J&J; 7:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Pakini Bar; 921-2345.
PILIKIA; 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.
AUGIE REY; 7-10 p.m.; The Elks Club; 923-5722.
RUBBER SOUL; 7-10 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.
JOHNNY HELM; 7:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.
DAVID ASING; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hau Tree Bar; 949-4321.
DAVID SWANSON; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.
OAHU SONGWRITERS GROUP; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.
SHIRLEY WALKER BAND; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's, International Market Place; 923-9454.
DYNASTY!, with Kevin Mau, Tito Berinobis and George Cristobal; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's, Beach Walk; 921-9000.
TRADEWINDS; 8-10 p.m.; Banana Patch Lounge, Miramar at Waikiki; $10; 722-7805, www.tradewinds.bizland.com.
ALBERT MALIGMAT; 8-10 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.
WASABI; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.
KONA CHANG DUO; 8-11 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 628-6760.
ROCKY HOLMES AND TENNYSON STEPHENS, flute/clarinet/piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.
NATURAL T, blues rock; 9 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.
JASON ALAN, guitar, vocals; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.
ALOHA PAUL DOYLE, contemporary, Hawaiian and karaoke; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Da Smoke House; 946-0233.
DOOLIN' RAKES; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.
ARSENIO THE BAND; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Beeman Center, Pearl Harbor. 382-9495.
PARADISE XS; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.
SATOMI YARIMIZO JAZZ QUARTET; 9 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.
JOE KINGSTON; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge; 922-5811.
KAMOMI; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Canoe Hut Lounge, Pacific Marina Airport Inn; 836-1131.
CHRIS REGO AND VERNON SAKATA, guitar, vocals; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Formaggio Grill; 263-2633.
CHRIS YEH TRIO, with James Kraft and Omar Abing; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Soul de Cuba Cafe; 545-2822.
ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.
HAUMEA WARRINGTON; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.
BRENDAN; 1:30-3:30 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.